There are several reasons why kitesurfing is extremely expensive. Having said that, you must bear in mind that kites are very delicate which makes them very easy to damage and the rental place might need you to pay for that if ever you ruin the kite or any other gear you rented.

The price ranges from $250 to $300 per day and $500 to $700 per week. You also have the less expensive option of renting gear if you just want to experience kitesurfing and save money. This includes a kite, a board, and a harness but you will need a lot more gear than this which means that you will be spending more than $1500 to purchase all the equipment you need to go kitesurfing. If you can afford and would like to buy your own equipment, a starter package would usually cost approximately $1500. How Expensive Is Kitesurfing?Ĭompared to other extreme sports, kitesurfing can get exceedingly expensive. Capitalizing on your kite and board combined with a decent control bar, kite lines, and harness will give you an edge in your learning progression. A kite can cost you about 1000 to 2000 dollars depending on the brand while the board approximately costs around 1000 dollars. Kitesurfing at Camber is restricted at high tide due to space restrictions and the detriment this has on safety.The most costly and visible equipment for kitesurfing is the kite and the board. Kite rental times are dependent on the tides and need booking in advance, so please check our online booking system which shows what times are available each day through the season. Please bring a recognised form of ID and bank card when hiring the equipment. We suggest purchasing this even if you don’t intend to hire but continue with kitesurfing after lessons as it covers you for up to £5 million in 3rd party liability (if you crash your kite on someone or it blows into a 3rd party causing damage or injury) You must hold your own third party liability insurance which you can purchase by joining the BKSA with an annual membership. We will not hire equipment in wind consistently over 25kts average speed. If a member of staff at The Kitesurf Centre does not feel that you meet the minimum requirements, or that the conditions exceed your ability on the day, we reserve the right to refuse hire. Have gone through a thorough pre-hire introduction with a member of management of The Kitesurf Centre.Have BKSA or equivalent membership which includes 3rd party liability insurance.Be able to swim confidently in open water for prolonged periods.Know the rules of the road and abide by them.Be confident landing a kite alone if necessary (in difficult conditions).Be able to make judgements on incoming and variable weather from cloud formations.Be able to correctly read a wind and tide forecast.Be aware of the safe launching and landing areas of the beach.

Know the designated kitesurf zones of Camber Sands.

Be comfortable using and resetting any brand of safety system.Be able to perform a self rescue (deep water packdown) in up to 30kt wind.Be able to ride in wind gusting up to 30kts.If you’re unable to demonstrate all the safety requirements, you would be asked to take a private lesson with an instructor before being able to rent equipment.Īs a minimum, in order to hire equipment from us, you must: For anyone who hasn’t hired before, we require a quick assessment before allowing you on the water. To hire kitesurfing equipment you must have completed a kitesurf course and be BKSA / IKO level 2 certified or able to show a competent level of skill and riding ability. BKSA Level Certification & Ability Assessment It is best to contact us about hiring these individual items as it is subject to availabilty and conditions forecast. We also offer the hire of kitesurfing boards/harnesses, kite buggy, SUP, surf and kite landboarding equipment – everything you need is included. Kitesurfing equipment hire is aimed at those who have completed kitesurfing lessons either with us or at another school but don’t yet want to commit to purchasing your own kit, or perhaps are on holiday in the South East near Camber, Greatstone or Rye? Equipment hire is an economic and easy way to get you out on the water. Kitesurfing Equipment Hire Kite Buggy, Landboard, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) & Surfboard Rental on Camber Sands Beach

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